The Photography Hangout Thread

[DarkSubRosa]

It finally happened.... I broke down and ordered a 5D MKIII yesterday.

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[Grimace427]

It finally happened.... I broke down and ordered a 5D MKIII yesterday.

What lens you strapping to that thing?

 

[zacpounds]

Some more shots.
What settings do you guys export pictures from PS?

I use PNG if I'm exporting from Photoshop because they are lossless and phones can handle them as well as other web hosting/file sites.

Your shots are cool, a little too dark for me personally but you have some great angles, although the composition could still use some work.

I like the underexposed style in some situations but they are just a little too dark for me. If you're having trouble with holding the camera still to get brighter shots then up your ISO until it starts to look brighter or you could use a tripod.

 

[DarkSubRosa]

What lens you strapping to that thing?

Picking up a 17-40 F/4L for now and I have my 50 F/1.4 still from my old ass 20D. I had sold off most of my stuff years and years ago when I fell out of shooting so I will have to rebuild my arsenal. I also had some EF-S lenses that won't mount to the 5D and already sold off some of those. I still have my manfrotto tripod but my ball head is worn out

 

[Lowrider]

Drifter by Beges, on Flickr

GTD Turner Z4 - 12Hrs of Sebring by Beges, on Flickr

NO FEAR by Beges, on Flickr

 

[Grimace427]

I use PNG if I'm exporting from Photoshop because they are lossless and phones can handle them as well as other web hosting/file sites.

How big are PNG's relative to the original RAW files? The .NEF files from my D7200 are about 24-30mb each and when exporting from PS or LR to a .jpeg they are still about 8-12mb.

 

[Hurricane]

How big are PNG's relative to the original RAW files? The .NEF files from my D7200 are about 24-30mb each and when exporting from PS or LR to a .jpeg they are still about 8-12mb.

I'm just curious where you're using an 8-12MB jpg at? I'm asking because if it's purely for posting on the web, then you should be downsizing the dimensions to something smaller like 1600x1200 or even 1024x768 pixels. That will give you a jpg with much smaller file sizes (under 1MB), even at 90 compression. If you're printing out these jpgs, then there's better file formats to use for that purpose because you're losing quality from the compression.

 

[zacpounds]

How big are PNG's relative to the original RAW files? The .NEF files from my D7200 are about 24-30mb each and when exporting from PS or LR to a .jpeg they are still about 8-12mb.

Depends on your editing. I have had PNG's up to 60MB before, and I have also had some as low as 11MB. If you "Save for Web" then you can do PNG's that are smaller file sizes but still full dimensions and great quality. Also if you use Lightroom and haven't paid enough attention to the save settings, you can adjust the amount of quality that the files export at. I think the default is 60%.

I'm just curious where you're using an 8-12MB jpg at? I'm asking because if it's purely for posting on the web, then you should be downsizing the dimensions to something smaller like 1600x1200 or even 1024x768 pixels. That will give you a jpg with much smaller file sizes (under 1MB), even at 90 compression. If you're printing out these jpgs, then there's better file formats to use for that purpose because you're losing quality from the compression.

All that does is save time for uploading but you probably spend that much time you save just trying to crop it and save different sized files. Full sized megafiles for the win. Lol.

 

[Grimace427]

I'm just curious where you're using an 8-12MB jpg at? I'm asking because if it's purely for posting on the web, then you should be downsizing the dimensions to something smaller like 1600x1200 or even 1024x768 pixels. That will give you a jpg with much smaller file sizes (under 1MB), even at 90 compression. If you're printing out these jpgs, then there's better file formats to use for that purpose because you're losing quality from the compression.

I'll upload to Facebook or my 500px accounts and they automatically resize. Otherwise I will email to friends/family if they want to print or just save. I've exported some as a PDF for my girlfriend to print since she works at the UPS Store and can do full quality prints. Haven't completed a project for that yet, still going through my portfolio.

Depends on your editing. I have had PNG's up to 60MB before, and I have also had some as low as 11MB. If you "Save for Web" then you can do PNG's that are smaller file sizes but still full dimensions and great quality. Also if you use Lightroom and haven't paid enough attention to the save settings, you can adjust the amount of quality that the files export at. I think the default is 60%.

I'll look into that Save For Web option. Thanks!

 

[lightnin]

I have a Nikon. That's about all I know. Have to look at it when I get home.

 

[lightnin]

Nikon D7000 with multi battery pack and lens that says DX 18-105mm. It that means anything.

 

[Grimace427]

Not bad at all, I have the later version of that camera model. If you are interested in car photography you can pick up a 35mm f1.8 lens for under $200 and have a decent setup.

 

[RyStang72]

It finally happened.... I broke down and ordered a 5D MKIII yesterday.

Awesome bit of kit...have you got any decent L's to stick on?!

 

[DarkSubRosa]

Awesome bit of kit...have you got any decent L's to stick on?!

Just getting a 17-40 F4L to start off with. I'd love to eventually move up to the 16-35 but that'll be a while. I'll probably rent some of the really expensive glass when/if I need it and slowly add some other pieces. Camera gear takes away from car parts so it's always a battle of which do I want more.

I assume if you're going to have a 1D you'll have some pretty crazy L glass on it.

 

[Project Whitemare]

Nice shots as always man! God I wish I had waited on suspension so I could rock some airlift. Love the stance man.

Went out and just took some "ok" ones today. Wasn't really feeling it today, but thought these came out decently at least.

Appreciate that brother! I always enjoy seeing your shots too! You can always still go with the AirLift and sell what you have! A bagged Vert would be nice!

Truth be told, I'm very critical of myself, and generally feel shitty about my pics I take. It isn't until I get home and start editing that I feel good about what I've captured.

It's not the edit itself either, it's seeing the pics on full screen. On the small display, they always look like crap to me! Hahaha!

Very nice Whitemare!

What were you shooting with and what settings? Also, was there any post processing?

Keep em' coming!

Sony A6000 - Sony 55-210mm Telephoto - Sony 50mm Prime - Sony 16-50mm Kit Lens.

I want to pick up a 35mm Prime Lens. The 50mm is just not what I was looking for. Great lens, but I think I'd prefer the 35mm for my style.

I edit using Lightroom, and have just started learning to use Photoshop.

Also, no matter what our profession is, it seems we all love Mustangs, and we all like photography. My skills are mediocre at best, but I love it anyway. I work between 30 and 100 hours a week. So you can imagine how difficult it is to explore and find new locations, have time to go shoot pictures, and then find time for processing. Where I really get to have fun, is in postprocessing. It is so much fun trying different things. I take pictures for myself. I do it because I enjoy it, not because I am good at it.

Ha! You are one of the best there is! I've taken so much inspiration from what you did with your shots of the Silver S197! I always look forward to your shots! Amazing photography, don't kid yourself!

DigitalSynapse for President!

It finally happened.... I broke down and ordered a 5D MKIII yesterday.

Game...Set...Match! :clap2:

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